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Sunday, 25 August 2019

Command post for the emperor

If Wellington has a tree, then in my opinion Napoleon deserves a windmill at least. So, I’ve knocked up this Dapol kit of a windmill (made from the moulds of the original Airfix one).


This model will feature in a game of Muskets & Marshals I hope to be hosting next month (although not as Napoleon's command post!).
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16 comments:

  1. Rob25 August 2019 at 20:39

    I do hope it's not a windy day or the First Empire may come to speedy, if somewhat messy, end.

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek25 August 2019 at 21:02

    I have one of these , a cracking model ! .

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  3. Stryker25 August 2019 at 23:25

    Rob - don't worry, it's a very calm day!

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  4. Stryker25 August 2019 at 23:27

    Good Soldier - nice mode but a bit fiddly to make. I left off the stairs as I thought they would be likey to break in the heat of battle!

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  5. WSTKS-FM Worldwide26 August 2019 at 02:05

    It must be the season of the mills (with apologies to Donovan). A super model.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  6. 'Lee.26 August 2019 at 08:51

    Wonderful model Ian, I have not seen or heard of it before.

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  7. The Good Soldier Svjek26 August 2019 at 10:08

    I put them on and guess what they broke off !

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  8. the Archduke26 August 2019 at 10:21

    Eee, it takes you back. One of these graced my Dad's railway. Good move to remove the Emperor's Stairway to Heaven, though.

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  9. KEV. Robertson.26 August 2019 at 12:37

    Hi IAN- Yes, the old AIRFIX Windmill -now produced by DAPOL is a beaut and certainly well suited to your European Theater. It is a great model. Cheers. KEV.

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  10. Stryker26 August 2019 at 15:12

    Thanks for the comments, I'm glad the windmill is a hit even if the miller will have problems accessing it!

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  11. Vintage Wargaming26 August 2019 at 22:29

    Yes but which Hinton Hunt figure would make the best Windy Miller? My choice would be SN51 Spanish muleteer.

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  12. Wellington Man27 August 2019 at 19:29

    I never knew Napoleon had a personal helicopter. So that's how he got home from Moscow.
    Very nicely done, Ian!

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  13. Stryker27 August 2019 at 19:32

    Clive, it could work with the addition of a green stuff smock. Mind you, these days there's a whole different connotation to the name 'Trump-ton'- I believe the mayor has authorised the building of a wall to keep out the Smurfs.

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  14. Vintage Wargaming27 August 2019 at 20:23

    Vallejo Sunny Skin Tone has a suitably orange hue

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  15. James Fisher1 September 2019 at 02:38

    This will be great as the Fleurus windmill Ian.
    I look forward to the report of your coming game.

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  16. Stryker1 September 2019 at 19:53

    Thanks James, its first outing will be as Bussy Mill at Ligny!

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